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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Yod-b:
Yeah, I get its the case with the official Asus tool, but what's up with the simple rooting? Or is it the same?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] tedr108:
Rooting is definitely reversible ... no warranty loss with just that.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] unibombz:
Thank you for that, makes sense, just never opened the exe because I did not have my device yet.

I have adb from rooting my samsung skyrocket, so that should be fine for this device too correct ?

Second thing

After rooting, download OTA Root Keeper from the Market!

???

Profit?

The 'over the air' step, I understand to get the app from the market after rooting... in regards to OTA, is that updates that come from Asus? or future updates that could mess up the root? or brick the phone?

I will have my TF201 tomorrow and want to make sure I am understanding this properly. As well with CWM, usually when you install it (on the samsung anyways) you have to select the device from the device list that you want CWM to work with... is the Asus tf201 in that list, or do you pick a 'like' device that is in the list? Thank you for your time, any suggestion is appreciated
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] blublub:
Hi

Do you think it is possible to replace your primecwm.blob with th new CWM 5.8.2.0 and flash it?

I ask this because I cannot install it via ROM-Manager, it keeps locking up
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] tedr108:
Are you rooted AND unlocked? Then ROM Manager will be able to install it. A numbers of users have gone through the rooting/CWM process, but have missed the unlock .apk step. You can be sure you've run it, if you remember voiding your warranty with Asus and that process succeeded.

I personally only mess with blobs when there is no other option. Dangerous little buggers.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] blublub:
Hi

Iam unlocked and rooted.

The CWM Provided in your Tool is alreday running fine .

I just Made the mistake too flash aokp with it before upgrading to cwm 5.8.2. Now i am Stuck at the boot splash.

Namdroid restore doesnt work.

Cwm is still working.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] blublub:
Hi

So I now I have used option 3 from the Unbrick thread.

It all went well, except now it is hard-bricked with the unrecoverable bootloader error.

Not having NVFlash or something like Odin is totally stupid, even though it primarily is my fault I still do hate Asus for that and the crappy Wifif performance.

greetz
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jameslfc5:
Looks like my transformer is getting rooted when I'm home ;)

Thanks for this
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] unibombz:
Hello, I have just rooted my Prime with no issue, however when I go to use CWM and install asus transformer prime,as the install is almost done CWM freezes. Any suggestions?

Prime with ICS TF201... I want to make a backup and install some ROMs

follow up, I ran 'fix permissions' in CWM and rebooted the device. and it installed the Asus Transformer Prime from the devices.

Now I am trying to figure out how to get into CWM recovery to make a backup before I proceed. When the device reboots says blob verification failed.. but then just flashes and reboots back into the OS

Out of the box my device had this error which led me to this post

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1497196

I have also got the latest ICS (.15) from asus website, it comes in a .zip, is there an easy way to install ?

Is there any way to get CWM working, i have never seen it work yet all these users have CWM

After many attempts, I am unrooting this device and returning it. Asus boot unlocker did not work, could not enter cwm at all, as well there is no way to flash a stock image back on this device. It has been a long day with this thing, but this device had DMClient errors out of the box... Disappointing.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] unibombz:
Ok I think i fixed my DMClient error (that occured out of the box when i purchased the device) and I updated to .15 from asus.

Does anyone know how I can pull a STOCK.IMG from the device before I root and unlock the boot loader, I am going to try this process again but i figure if there is a way to pull the stock image before I do anything I have a fail safe in case any problems occur again.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kkrunner7777:
Viperboy, are you going to bring your rom to transformer prime? I run it on my evo 3d
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kkrunner7777:
I jusy found it.. Sorry. Didn't look hard enough
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] -viperboy-:
Yes, when I can find my USB cable lol I might have to buy one.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Makrilli:
I'm getting prime in about an hour, I want to make sure that if I just root with this, it won't send my serial to asus.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] currydude:
Doesn't appear to work with latest .21 update.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Helsie:
I just ran it on the version 9.4.2.15-20120221 and it worked perfectly fine. So it must be broken between .15 and .21? The .21 is not available here (in the Netherlands).
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] otto888:
I can confirm that it is broken along with mempodroid in .21. I had to reflash .15 for .21 to apply, and I forgot to reroot and use OTA root keeper... Hopefully a fix is found soon.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Yod-b:
So, does the .21 version break an existing root on .15 if I have OTA root keeper too?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ma10:
Rooting using primetime after the update doesn't work but according to the various update threads, if you have backed up root with voodoo root keeper prior to the update, it can be restored afterwards.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] aawshads:
So I rooted a while back and have rootkeeper. I have never unlocked boot loader, and want to be sure I am able to still unroot with this program, as I am going to have to RMA at some point because of my crappy wifi. If that is not still possible then I will just not restore root after the next ota. thanks
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sparkym3:
It appears that my rooting app is still working for version .21 but I would like to get somebodies else's confirmation that it works for them as well. If somebody who forgot to backup their root would like to try it, please let me know the results.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1526487
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] msm903:
I will try it again however it did not work for me a few hours ago.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ma10:
@sparkym3, it doesn't seem to work for me... just says "Exploit still not found" I've tried backup the sparkyroot app and then re-trying but still not working.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] msm903:
no go it installs the SU app with no issues but it just doesn't get root unless i am doing something wrong.

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mine says Exploit file found..says SU exists, Su permissions set and Superuser App installed
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] flyrocket:
*Phew*

Thanks for the heads up guys, was going to install .21 and re-root. Guess i'll use OTA Rootkeeper
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Yod-b:
I can confirm that OTA keeper still works with .21! The refresh breaks root, but the app can restore it, I checked it through TitaniumBackup!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mardiie:
I have the same problem.

An updated root would be awesome!!!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] msm903:
I assume there is no way to get back to .15 withou unlocking the boatloader :(
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sparkym3:
Prior to running the exploit and the backup, did the app say that the SU file existed? It is odd that the exploitable file exist and can be written to, but it does not give root.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] msm903:
It did until I did a factory reset. Now I get exploit not found and no su
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] :
Sparkym3, like others I had to reinstall 15 due to file corruption and forgot to reroot with rootkeeper before upgrading to 21. I first tried your app but no go it does not work it doesnt see su and crashes when you try to clean after installing superuser
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jamesh1979:
sorry if its been asked

can i root using this without using the unlock tool i want to root but not unlock bootloader if not what is the best way to root and keep the boot loader intact also can i root with this get ota rootkeeper and update to .21 ota just fine? only respond if you konw beyond a doubt what your talking about pls thanx
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sparkym3:
Thanks for the info, I looked through some of the new asus backup code and it looks like they stopped using the busybox native file (as well as the asus-backup native file). It looks like the only reason mine was still working was because the update did not remove the file, but if you never had the file (new device or after a wipe) you would not see it.

Either way, even if the file is there it is not executed so it does not perform the rooting.

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If you are pre .21 then you can root using this tool (you don't have to unlock). To keep the root after the ota, u must install rootkeeper since all known root methods have been broken with the .21 update.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jamesh1979:
thank you i am pre .21 im .15 so pick method one install ota rootkeeper and backup root install .21 and reboot or whatever option in rootkeeper and all is good ? sorry i like to idiot proof myself :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sparkym3:
yup, that looks correct.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jamesh1979:
cool thanx!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mardiie:
A quick question.

I'm at .21 now as I said here earlier. And forgot to root after a clean .15 install from the asus zip.

What I'm wondering is:

Will I be able to install the official Asus .15 zip again via CMW if I unlock?

Will I be able to OTA the .21 after doing that?

I figure if I can use that zip on CMW to install .15 then root and update again with voodoo installed I'll be all set?

Thanks
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] NeoMagus:
Unlocking removes the ability for OTAs I thought, you would have to put .21 thru zip in CWM

**It does doubt you want to lose all future OTAs but just be aware
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] frdurso:
Hi everybody! After some work I finally could install the 9.2.1.11 Transformer firmware into my Slider! Using vipermod i could root it again, now I'm preparing to install 9.2.1.17 firmware, but I saw in vipermod menus, options regarding to 9.2.1.11 firmware, not to 9.2.1.17, and my question is: if i use CWM to flash 9.2.1.17, will vipermod still work???

Thanks!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sparkym3:
The main issue with your plan is that as far as I know you have to be rooted to unlock and flash, otherwise you are just going to have a brick on you hands.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Gage_Hero:
.21 root

I had to reinstall .15 and forgot to re root it before installing .21.. any work being done on primetime that would get my root back? comments from viperboy ... I hope.......
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ghevin:
Help!

Hi, I've bought Prime yasterday and i've updated to .21, never rooted.

Is possible make the first root in this terminal with this firmware?

I can not root with the described procedure.

Thank's a lot!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] currydude:
Patience my friend
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] effezie:
Has anyone been able to root a C30 on .15? I've tried everything and can't get root access. ADB is working because I can pull the system file and see that busy box is there but all I get is server didn't ACK, server out of date, unable to chmod, daemon not running, etc;

I have Asus sync and Splashtop closed so I'm guessing I'm stuck for awhile. Just got the tablet yesterday from RMA so maybe Asus put a little extra into it for me.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ghevin:
Ooooooooook!!!!

I'll wait some news about it!!!

Today? Hihihihi...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] effezie:
I guess my question is more in-line with did anybody have a new ATP with the .15 OS and was able to root with the viperMod Prime tool. I have the .21 FOTA hanging over me and can't seem to root.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] yumms:
Can we downgrade to previous version, root, use ota rootkeeper, then upgrade to the newest version?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] msm903:
Not at the moment. I think to downgrade you either Need "Root" or you need to unlock the bootloader
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Helsie:
Yes, mine was new. Bought it on Tuesday, ran all updates (which was only a camera update) and it still worked:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] crypted:
I'd like to toss my request for an updated version of this rooting app.

I lost root after applying v.21 firmware today. It won't reroot it. Yet, I'm still "unlocked" for a pointless reason.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] -viperboy-:
When there is a root method for .21, let me know and I will update the tool ;)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jyarborough:
win,, I finally unlocked and flashed recovery to my prime. But weird thing is, that I got a push update and ran it but it did not change anything,, but it did not fail either.. my sky does not start with WW.

WHY WOULD THEY SEND IT IF IT CAN UPGRADE OR DOWNGRADE??
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] justavillain:
My only problem is I cannot make a nandroid backup of my stock rom. Like i can with my phone. Did cwm just fail or is it me?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] bimbobo:
I also had the Prime rooted with 15WW but now with 21WW I cannot root it.

I had installed Root Keeper and Titanium Backup before updating to 21.

Titanium did the job, and all my apps are there, but the root is gone, cannot be restored, and Vipermod 4,5 does not root it anymore.

Any idea/news about what devs. are going to do?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] SickQuilver:
I got the same problem.

And now we wait.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] cajl:
me too

i waiting
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] infatality:
Hi.. Had tried to root TF101G ICS OTA 4.0.3, TW, 9.2.2.3.. but it doesn't root ..Had tried using option 1 and 2.. both don't works.. any idea?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] effezie:
My C30 SN has this: IML74K-US.epad.9.4.2.15-20120221 for it's build. I have not updated to .21 yet.

I'm curious to know if anyone has rooted using the viperMod tool (on this February build or newer) and then saved that root access with OTA Rootkeeper before updating?

This is my replacement TF201 and I have most always been able to save root along the way when the FOTA's arrive. This time I have to root it first but I can't seem to do it on this build. The Prime I'm returning has root access on .21 but only because I saved it with OTA Rootkeeper, and of course I wouldn't have root if not for this tool. Many, many thanks Viper and I've sent a beer or 2 along the way as I have a TF101 too. (I'll also be using it to unroot)

When asking this question earlier in this thread, (perhaps not as thorough) I understood the answer(s) to be that root was saved and then updated so that really didn't answer my question. I'm not clear on why I can't root my new Prime right out of the box but I think it's because I have a newer build. Could that be the reason? I'm happy to wait. Well, not that happy, and I'm also curious to know if Asus could have done something in the middle of a build that might prevent root access. I think others have rooted on .15 but I'm not positive.

I hope I'm not off topic too much but I've searched as best I can and I can't find the answer. If someone could shed a little light on this I sure would appreciate it. Thanks!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jyarborough:
Well we might want to check with the decay of virtuous ROM they have seemed to be able to keep root with the update
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jyarborough:
Mist if us here are on the .15 I rooted my prime worth no problem with this exploit. Did you filled all instructions ? Cause really I see no reason why you having thus problem. Try it again, start from scratch and does everything precisely as stated in the op
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] effezie:
Thanks for replying and that is good news that others have rooted on .15. This is to easy to screw up and I was thinking it had something to do with my ADB setup but it sees my device and I can pull things from my device so it should be working. Didn't try to push but should be okay. Maybe not.

I've also tried Sparky's and I get everything checked and it says I'm rooted but when I check its not. Viper's ADB sequence, well not his sequence per say won't ACK the server, gives me the out of date server and daemon not running. I've tried restarting my laptop, wiped my Prime twice actually and updated the SDK but still no go. Has me stumped.

In going to read again the OP as you suggest and try again. .21 is looming and will probably download by itself soon. Trying to avoid that.

Edit: Cleared data in DM Client so FOTA is not an issue now. Can't get Asus App Backup to work. Wonder if that has anything to do with it. Just wiped from Asus recovery and waiting for now. Maybe someone will come up with something.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] bimbobo:
Is this issue only for those like us, using Vipermod? Or is just fw .21 that has done something that causes the lost of the rooting.

I mean, I used and followed the guide. Worked fine with 15WW.

Let's hope in a solution before the new WW is coming :p
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] darkcheater:
I just rooted mine @ the same build with option 1 in viperMOD (Saurik).

Worked like a charm :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] feiticeir0:
Hi all!

I've tried to root using the vipermod with the version 9.4.2.21-20120323 and no luck...

No rooting :(

I've followed all the instructions, unlock boot and do all the other stuff.... no root...

Is it the version?

Cheers,

Bruno
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] undercover:
Out of interest, are you running vipermod as admin? If yes and still fails, reinstall .15 manually (download, extract, place extracted zip,[ yes, zip in a zip, do not unzip second one], on root of storage and reboot)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] notoriouspk:
waiting for root on 0.21 hope it comes soon :o
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] DonavanC4:
Any word from Viper?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Yod-b:
Think he said that when a new exploit is found he'll update his tool.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ElCamino:
Keeping my eye on this, as I also just got TP last Saturday and didnt realize fhat I could unroot and now I have installed the .21 update. I want to only root my TP to install the GPS fix that some say is working for them and to maybe OC this bad puppy. :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Benny and The Jets:
Figured our how to get root starting with .21 firmware

Hi guys was wanting to root my prime but had already updated to .21. Being impatient I found a way to do this.

Firstly I had to downgrade to .15. To do this I had to unlock this device which I could do using this tool, and manually install CWM. I used the following instructions on the android soul website title "Install CWM 5.8.2.0 on Transformer Prime". Cant post link as is my first post on xda (sorry).

Secondly, I was able to download the asus copy of WW .15 firmware from their website and placed within my device at the top of file system (ie. /sdcard). I then flashed the .15 firmware using CWM recovery method.

Finally I was then able used this tool to apply root as it was able to work on .15 firmware.

Now I was able to grant super user access to titanium backup and flash what every rom I desire.

Hope this helps.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] :
Yes it works but you unlocked it loosing your warranty, for those of us that want to keep our warranty unlocking is not an option.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] T-Rrexx:
Unfortunately, there is no way to root .21 firmware yet. We're still waiting for the root method. Unlocking will lose your warranty.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] didier74:
Hi everyone,

I managed to root and install cwm on my tf101 thanks to vipermode. A still with ics stock rom.

Since i rooted and installed cwm, the problem is anytime i start the tf, it boots on clockrecovery and the only way to play with my tf is to make a reset.

Any idea please ?

Thank you.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Striatum_bdr:
You were very lucky, trying to update OTA when unlocked usually bricks the device...

OTA update process can't see if you are unlocked, it's just an Android app like another that checks updates and download them.

Get rid of the pure stock ROM and instal Diamondback .21 ROM, OTA is removed and if you choose complete instal when flashing you will have the same as stock.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Striatum_bdr:
First to downgrade to .15 you don't need to unlock. There is a whole thread about this and a guy told you how to do here a couple of posts above.......

Why bothering yourself installing unrooted Asus ROM....

Just grab a ROM in the dev section, already rooted and so on...

Now that you are unlocked forget about Asus your tablet is orphan now and you and the community are the only reliable guys to help it...lol
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Striatum_bdr:
Nope...

There is a thread about this...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Striatum_bdr:
That has nothing to do, V roms are made to be flashed with cwm.... So you must be unlocked for that.

All ROM that use cwm are rooted, far more simple....
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Striatum_bdr:
Yes but we have updates also, just a different way... And we have many other ROMs and so on.

Aren't you guys not used to Android phones? It's exactly the same thing, we do this on our phones since years...

Cutting links with mother Asus is not so hard, no need for a shrink after that you'll see.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] it2swbrown:
New to the prime and the prime forum. Just bought it from someone who unlocked the bootloader with asus' tool but also has .21 firmware. Am I able to manually put cwm on the device and flash a custom rom and it will give me root?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Striatum_bdr:
,

http://www.geekmods.com/2012/03/18/clockworkmod-installation-transformer-prime-recovery-with-cwm/

You can try fastboot method, if I remember I used that one.

For root, you'll just have to flash the zip file below from CWM (to enter CWM press Vol down + Power until Asus screen then press within 5 sec Vol Up): choose 'Install zip from sdcard ', select your zip file and go... To navigate use vol arrows and Power to validate.

The zip file was grabbed on xda, not my job.

Or as I said flash any ROM like Virtuous one, very good, Asus based. All ROMs ar rooted by default.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] it2swbrown:
Thanks. Appreciate the quick help.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Striatum_bdr:
You're welcome, for fastboot use Universal Naked Drivers in dev threads they work flawlessly.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] bimbobo:
Sorry to sound *****y, but can we stay on track here with Vipermod talks.

Otherwise people like me that are not interested in lock/unlock and other tools get lost in discussions that does not help.

Please let's keep talking about Vipermod. There are otherthreads to discuss other tools:p

I hope that Viperboy soon shows us some good news.

Thanks
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ShreckBull:
Hi!

Who has found this exploit the first time?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] chefdave12118:
Doesn't get much easier then this viper! Nice job as usual! Only I bored my back up somehow. I think its because I made a back up with your version of cwm then flashed koushs cwm after I did my nandroid. Plus I had a few cocktails in me when I was doing all of this. :beer:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] :
You are in the wrong forum this is the TF201 go to the TF101 forum before you harm your tablet